One Week Before the Election

Shawn McCraney critiques the integration of politics and religion, emphasizing that true Christianity should remain independent of political agendas, and expressing his concern over conflating faith with political ideologies like Republicanism, which creates division among believers. He highlights that biblical truth should take precedence over man-made doctrines and that Christians should focus on spiritual foundations rather than engaging in political machinations.

Shawn emphasizes that Christians should base their conclusions and worldview on the contextually understood teachings of the New Testament rather than personal reasoning or external endorsements. By examining biblical passages like Colossians 3:2 and Romans 8:5, he argues that believers are called to focus on spiritual matters rather than earthly concerns, asserting that the world is in a state of sin due to Adam's fall and that spiritual rebirth is necessary for reconciliation with God.

Shawn emphasizes that the prevalent belief that all paths lead to heaven and deemphasizes the necessity of Jesus Christ is contrary to biblical Christianity, which insists on a singular, non-negotiable solution: faith in Jesus Christ alone as the path to salvation. True Christianity focuses on preaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, rather than employing social or political means to address the world's moral and ethical challenges.

Shawn emphasizes that true Christians should adopt a humble, submissive attitude toward governing authorities as dictated by the apostle Paul in Romans 13, rather than engaging in political activism or confrontation. He critiques American Christianity for deviating from biblical teachings by embracing a militant stance in the political arena, suggesting that believers should focus on embodying the meek and peaceful nature of Jesus Christ.

Recognizing that the true essence of Christianity is spiritual rather than political, followers of Christ are reminded of His mission to govern hearts, not earthly kingdoms, highlighting that Jesus avoided earthly political power, understanding His kingdom was not of this world. Emphasizing the separation between the "Kingdom of God" and worldly kingdoms, this teaching warns against the misinterpretation that Christians should engage in political battles, encouraging believers to focus on Christ's spiritual teachings instead.

Shawn emphasizes that true Christians are commanded to follow Jesus' teachings, share His message, and love others in His name, while embracing the expectation of suffering and rejection for their faith. He critiques the modern focus on defending Christian rights politically and encourages believers to follow the biblical directive of enduring hardship with faith, rather than seeking earthly solutions.

Jesus emphasized that His kingdom is not of this world, indicating that His role was to bear witness to the truth, which invites Christians to focus on sharing the truth of Christ as their primary duty rather than engaging in worldly conflicts. Furthermore, Shawn urges Christians to prioritize spiritual warfare, such as prayer and sharing Jesus, over physical confrontations, while addressing controversial topics like abortion and pro-Israel ideology from a biblical perspective.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of Christians voting in alignment with their faith, warning against voting for candidates whose beliefs diverge significantly from Christian tenets, such as a Mormon candidate, arguing that this compromises Christian values and supports a belief system inconsistent with traditional Christianity. He argues that by unanimously rejecting any candidates misaligned with Christian doctrine and simply trusting in Jesus, American Christian leaders could have sent a powerful message, but instead, they compromised the faith by supporting a candidate with fundamentally different religious beliefs.